Community Support
The Warning Signs of
Mental Illness
Everyone has different moods on different days,
but some changes deserve a doctor’s attention.
Treatment for mental illness is most effective
when it’s started early.
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) lists
these warning signs of mental illness:
1. Dramatic personality change.
2. Inability to cope with day-to-day
problems and duties.
3. Grandiose or strange ideas.
4. Excessive anxieties.
5. Long-term depression and apathy.
6. Marked changes in eating or sleeping
patterns.
7. Thinking of or talking about suicide.
8. Extreme highs and lows.
9. Alcohol or drug abuse.
10. Excessive anger, hostility or violent
behavior.
If you or anyone you know has one or more of
these warning signs, an evaluation by a
psychiatrist or other doctor is in order.
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Adult & Child
Dr. Nelson is excited to
have the opportunity to
provide quality psychiatric
care for the Big Horn Basin!
She brings over 12 years
of experience in dealing
with the emotional and
behavioral needs of children
and adolescents, treating
a wide range of psychiatric
disorders including ADHD,
Anxiety, Autism, mood disorder
and behavioral problems.
Dr. Nelson looks forward to
partnering with local schools
and mental health providers
to offer comprehensive and
compassionate mental health
care as well as being an
advocate and educator for
our community.
